Fran O'Sullivan: 'Fat cats' in Peters' sights

Winston Peters' swingeing attack on Fonterra boss Theo Spierings' $8.3 million pay packet could be the first real salvo in his self-advertised campaign to 'clean up corporate New Zealand'.There was little attention given to Peters'... Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | September 26th, 2017|Business|0 Comments

Juha Saarinen: Is tech getting out of control?

The election's over and while plenty was said about tax, tech didn't get much of a look in.That's partly because unlike the last elections, the tangible tech stuff has been sorted out.The long missing infrastructure is now mostly... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Mark Lister: Reversal of QE but no need to panic

• Mark Lister is head of private wealth research at Craigs Investment Partners. This column is general in nature and should not be regarded as specific investment advice Quantitative easing (QE) has been one of the most influential... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Having children can ruin your retirement

You don't have children to get rich.From the moment a child arrives, parents pay more-for food, clothes, health care, larger homes, child care and education. The total tab for getting a kid from birth to the 18th birthday is US$233,610... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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NZ education 'top in world' for future skills, says British report

New Zealand's education system has been ranked top of the world in "educating for the future".The new ranking , produced for the first time by the London-based Economist Intelligence Unit, measures the extent to which young people... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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NZ shares up as confidence returns

New Zealand shares gained, with Kathmandu up on its full-year earnings and A2 Milk at a record high, as volumes recovered from yesterday's post-election lull.The S&P/NZX 50 Index rose 17.41 points, or 0.2 percent, to 7,887.18. Within... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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NZ dollar falls on election uncertainty

The New Zealand dollar fell against the US dollar on ongoing uncertainty about the election outcome and on the back of weak business confidence and trade data.The kiwi was trading at 72.45 US cents as at 5pm in Wellington from 72.54... Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | September 26th, 2017|Business|0 Comments

GlobalDairyTrade looks to beef up offering

Fonterra Cooperative Group's GlobalDairyTrade platform, which has moved more than US$20 billion (NZ$27.6b) in dairy products since it launched in 2008, is looking to broaden its offering to meet customer needs."We are continually... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Whakatane employee's $14k compo after being accused of 'stealing time'

A Whakatane woman accused of "time theft" by her employer has been awarded more than $14,000 after she was fired from her merchandising job.Janet Pool said she filed an unjust dismissal case not for the money, but to clear her name... Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | September 25th, 2017|Business|0 Comments

Kaiwaka farm sold to Singapore businesswoman

A 250ha farm near Kaiwaka is the latest Northland property to be sold to overseas interests, according to the Overseas Investment Office. The Ranganui Rd farm was sold for $5,750,000 to FL Hope Ltd, a company owned by Bei Keen Wong... Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | September 25th, 2017|Business|0 Comments